Fragments of the Past

"..." Valerie was taken aback by the question, her gaze instinctively meeting Declan's.

Declan was looking right back at her, his deep eyes calm and profound, silently awaiting her response.

Valerie chuckled softly, her eyelashes casting a brief shadow before she met his gaze again, "Is it that important?"

Declan nodded, "It matters to me."

Valerie realized he was referring to the matter of Ceceli